Lexmark 840 Series manual Achieving better print quality, Improving print quality

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Achieving better print quality

Improving print quality

If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:

•Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

•Use a paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated.

•Select a higher print quality.

If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

1Align the print cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 25. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.

2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 25.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.

3Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 23 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 24.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.

4Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 26.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 27.

Aligning the print cartridges

The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges:

•After you install the printer software.

•When you send your first print job to the printer after installing a new cartridge.

You may also align the print cartridges manually.

1Load plain paper.

2Open the Solution Center.

3From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.

4Click Print.

If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles.

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

1Load plain paper.

2Open the Solution Center. See “Using the Solution Center” on page 13.

Maintaining the printer

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Contents Users Guide Lexmark 840 SeriesSafety information Contents Maintaining the printer Index Page Finding information about the printer Where to findDescription Help Description Where to findDescription Where to find US Where to find rest of world Limited WarrantyChecking the box contents Setting up the printerUnderstanding the parts of the printer Learning about the printerUse Use Using the Solution Center Using the printer softwareLearning about the software Use thisUsing the Save Settings menu Using Print PropertiesUsing the I Want To menu Using the Options menuUsing the Print Properties tabs Using Fast PicsTab Options MethodLoading paper Loading paper and various paper typesLoading various paper types Load up to Make sureLoad up to Make sure Load up to Printing a document PrintingPrinting cards Printing envelopesPrinting collated copies Printing transparenciesPrinting multiple pages on one sheet Printing the last page first reverse page order Using Print Properties to print borderless photos Using Fast Pics to print borderless photos Working with photos Changing the print cartridges Maintaining the printerRemoving a used print cartridge Installing print cartridges Achieving better print quality Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesImproving print quality Aligning the print cartridgesWiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering supplies Preserving the print cartridgesPart number Average cartridge standard page yield is up to PaperRecycling Lexmark products Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower light is not lit Software does not installDoes not print Solution Poor text and graphic quality Print troubleshootingPoor quality at the edges Print speed is slow Printer does not print or respond Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingPaper jam in the printer Paper jam in the paper supportBanner paper jams Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaError messages troubleshooting Blinking power light troubleshootingPower light blinks slowly Power light blinks rapidlyBlack and Color cartridge replacement required Removing and reinstalling the softwareConventions European Community EC directives conformity Product power consumption Power consumptionEnd-user license agreement Index IndexFinding
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